Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.)

Leave Net Neutrality to the FCC? No Way, Says Senator

Holiday Shapiro — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:58:05 -0800

Congress to Push for Net Neutrality Legislation

Holiday Shapiro — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:33:32 -0800

Lawmaker Plans Bill on Web Neutrality

Holiday Shapiro — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:26:28 -0800

Online Ad Hearing Postponed

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:40:59 -0700

The Senate Commerce Committee postponed a hearing on privacy and online advertising. The hearing, which was only called five days ago, was scheduled for Wednesday (June 18), but Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), who called for the hearing, asked that it be postponed. According to a spokesman for the senator, the issue appeared to be accommodating the potential witnesses.

Resolution of Disapproval Fact Sheet: Senate

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:38:38 -0700

Sen. Byron Dorgan (D.-N.D.) introduced bipartisan legislation in early March 2008 to overturn the FCC's move to lift the 30-year ban on one company owning a newspaper and a broadcast station in the same market.

Senator Urges FCC to Block XM-Sirius Deal

Holiday Shapiro — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:40:40 -0700

A senior Democratic senator urged U.S. communications regulators on Friday to block Sirius Satellite Radio's purchase of rival XM Satellite Radio, saying the deal would lead to higher prices to customers.

Senate Commerce Committee Tees Up FCC-Blocking Bill

Holiday Shapiro — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:58:03 -0700

The Senate Commerce Committee will take up a Federal Communications Commission-blocking bill this month. The committee said Thursday that it would take up the resolution April 24. It had planned to do so April 2 but postponed it.

Congress Takes Swing at Overturning FCC's Ownership Rules

Stevie Converse — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:28:21 -0700

Congress gets its first opportunity to overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s new media ownership rules this week, and the most likely prospect is that FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin will experience his first rebuff.

Senate Panel to Vote on Overturning FCC Rules on Media Ownership

Stevie Converse — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:10:37 -0700

A Senate panel slated a vote on whether to recommend overturning a decision by the Federal Communications Commission to loosen media ownership rules. The Senate Commerce Committee today announced it will consider legislation Wednesday April 2 from Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) to overturn the FCC change.

Media Ownership Act of 2007 (H.R. 4835/S. 2332)

Migrated Content — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:35:08 -0800

The Media Ownership Act (H.R. 4835), introduced by Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.), would promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership.